9 May 2026
PM-KISAN beneficiaries cross 11 crore farmers nationwide
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Summary
Ministry of Agriculture: PM-KISAN scheme has crossed 11 crore beneficiary farmers since its 2019 launch. ₹6000/year is directly transferred via DBT in three installments.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (Agriculture, Schemes). DBT mechanism using Aadhaar + JAM trinity. India's largest income-support scheme.